Chambersite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Chambersite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50

2.56-2.66

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chambersite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite and Cordierite Iolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chambersite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chambersite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.